Methods and devices for actuating a clearance device for clearing obstructions from medical tubes

Pending Publication Date: 2022-03-17
CLEAR CATHETER SYSTEMS
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The patent text describes a method for clearing obstructions from a tube. The method involves putting the tube into a recess formed in a replaceable shuttle and moving the shuttle along the tube to clear the blockage. The shuttle has a guide member inside it that moves along with the tube. This allows for easier removal of blockages from the tube.

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Moreover, that shuttle is not useful with other magnetically actuated clearance devices as the hospital or other medical facility may have on-hand.

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[0018]As used herein, the terms proximal and distal are generally to be construed with reference to a patient that has been or is to be fitted with a medical tube, such as a chest tube. For example, the distal end or region of a medical tube (e.g., a chest tube) is that end or region that is to be inserted into or disposed more adjacent (e.g., within) the patient during use, as compared to the opposite end or region of the medical tube (e.g., chest tube). Similarly, a distal element (or the distal side or region of an element) is nearer to the patient, or to the distal end of the chest tube, than a proximal element (or the proximal side or region of an element). Also herein, the “terminal” end of a tube, wire or member refers to its distal end.

[0019]FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a medical tube being used to drain accumulated fluid from within the body cavity of a patient, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In FIG. 1 the medical tube is inserted...

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Abstract

A replaceable shuttle for actuating a clearance member. The replaceable shuttle including a shuttle body having an elongated recess formed therein and accessible through a longitudinally-extending, lateral mouth thereof. A magnetic element is disposed within the shuttle body adjacent to the elongated recess. The magnetic element is adapted to be magnetically coupled to a magnetic guide of the clearance member disposed within a tube when such tube is received in the elongated recess through the lateral mouth so that translation of the shuttle body will induce a corresponding translation of the clearance member through the tube.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]The invention relates to methods and devices for actuating a clearance device to clear obstructive debris from medical tubes. More particularly, it relates to a removable device having magnetic elements that are magnetically coupled to a clearance member to draw such debris proximally in a medical tube without compromising the sterile field.Description of Related Art[0002]Millions of medical tubes are used every year to drain bodily fluids and secretions from within body orifices. For example, such tubes can be used to drain fluid from one's bladder, from the colon or other portions of the alimentary tract, or from the lungs or other organs in conjunction with various therapies. Medical tubes also are used to drain blood and other fluids that typically accumulate within the body cavity following traumatic surgery. In all these cases, a tube is inserted into the patient so that its terminal end is provided in or adjacent the space where it is des...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B90/70B08B9/043
CPCA61B90/70A61B2090/701B08B9/0436
Inventor CHESNIN, KENNETHMOLLOY, PAULBOYLE, EDWARD M.DIAZ, AL
Owner CLEAR CATHETER SYSTEMS
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